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VI Gov't to take legal action against persons with illegal water connection
Road Town, Tortola, VI – Irregularities in water consumption and billing in the Virgin Islands will be addressed, as the Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that it will take firm action to resolve these issues.
Sargassum may affect smell & taste of water- Environmental Health Division
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Environmental Health Division has put out a notice advising the public to be cautious of water with an unfamiliar smell and taste as sargassum seaweed continues to be present in the Territory’s waters.
80% of water lost before reaching taps- Operators Without Borders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A massive amount of water is lost while making its way to taps in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Dr the Hon Dawson unveils bold plans to transform VI’s agri & fisheries industries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Former Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) has outlined a number of bold new initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and boosting agricultural production in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Govt mulls automated maintenance & operations for new Paraquita Bay Water Treatment Plant
SHENZHEN, China—The Virgin Islands Government is actively investigating the potential of automation in the maintenance operations of its upcoming water treatment facility at Paraquita Bay, following observations made during a recent visit to a cutting-edge plant overseas.
Failing pressure-valve & transportation issues blamed for JvD water woes- SFC Report
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Acting Director of the Water and Sewerage Department Mr Brian Davis has advised that a failing pressure-reducing valve and transportation issues are the reasons for the water issues being experienced on Jost van Dyke since April 2024.
20 complete Leak Detection Workshop led by Water Research Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty (20) participants from the Water and Sewage Department, Department of Facilities Management, Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, and His Majesty's Prison have completed a comprehensive Leak Detection Workshop organised by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Works and led by Water Research Centre (WRc).
Water & Sewerage ePortal coming- Hon Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Residents of the Virgin Islands will soon be able to make payments to the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) online.
Competitive bidding process was done for $100M loan- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Dr Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Ministry of Finance facilitated a bidding process before agreeing to the one hundred-million-dollar loan from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).
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